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Trump tells fans he could say the ‘stupidest things’ and they would cheer. They agree
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, telling his MAGA supporters he could “say the stupidest things” and still receive their applause, emphasizing the strong loyalty of his base.
- Trump questioned the need to campaign in Tennessee, citing his previous electoral victories in the state and asserting that he was there to thank his supporters rather than to win votes.
- He reiterated claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential race and framed his message around common conservative themes such as border security, low taxes, and a strong military.
- Trump encouraged attendees to vote for Republican candidates on the ballot, asking them to “just pretend I’m on the ballot,” despite not running himself in the midterms.
- Polling indicates a split among Trump voters on the influence of his endorsement, with 62% of MAGA supporters believing GOP candidates benefit from aligning with Trump, while 26% of 2024 Trump voters think candidates would do better breaking from him.
